The Kano State Government has maintained Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays as lockdown days in the state.
The government said the decision was in compliance with the
federal government’s easing of the lockdown imposed to curb the
spread of COVID-19 in the country.
It also released fresh protocols and guidelines on how access to
markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of
COVID-19 transmission.
The state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, said in
a statement that after due consultations with key public health
professionals and critical review of the situation in Kano,
markets, places of worship and movement of persons are now allowed
on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
He said the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has therefore
summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders on how to ensure
strict observance of safety and prevention protocols in markets and
business places.
The statement further emphasized that it is necessary for such
places to ensure compliance with safety rules that include
mandatory use of non-medical face masks; provision of hand washing
facilities/sanitisers; and extensive temperature checks.
The commissioner pointed out that while these restrictions are
now been lifted, interstate movements except for goods,
agricultural produce and essential services is still in force.
He urged students to avail themselves the opportunity of radio
and televised lessons being sponsored by the state government as
schools will remain closed.
The commissioner further explained that Mr Ganduje attributed
the success being recorded in terms of reduced number of infectious
to measures being taken by the government and health authorities
and more importantly to fervent prayers by the ulama and the people
in the people in the state. And calls for more of such prayers
until the disease is completely wipe out.
Mr Garba also commends the people in the state for their
patience and understanding in the face of the restriction
order.
The Kano State Government has maintained Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays as lockdown days in the state.
The government said the decision was in compliance with the
federal government’s easing of the lockdown imposed to curb the
spread of COVID-19 in the country.
It also released fresh protocols and guidelines on how access to
markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of
COVID-19 transmission.
The state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, said in
a statement that after due consultations with key public health
professionals and critical review of the situation in Kano,
markets, places of worship and movement of persons are now allowed
on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
He said the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has therefore
summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders on how to ensure
strict observance of safety and prevention protocols in markets and
business places.
The statement further emphasized that it is necessary for such
places to ensure compliance with safety rules that include
mandatory use of non-medical face masks; provision of hand washing
facilities/sanitisers; and extensive temperature checks.
The commissioner pointed out that while these restrictions are
now been lifted, interstate movements except for goods,
agricultural produce and essential services is still in force.
He urged students to avail themselves the opportunity of radio
and televised lessons being sponsored by the state government as
schools will remain closed.
The commissioner further explained that Mr Ganduje attributed
the success being recorded in terms of reduced number of infectious
to measures being taken by the government and health authorities
and more importantly to fervent prayers by the ulama and the people
in the people in the state. And calls for more of such prayers
until the disease is completely wipe out.
Mr Garba also commends the people in the state for their
patience and understanding in the face of the restriction
order.